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Recognising Problems in Israel: Western recognition of Palestine and trouble at the Foreign Ministry

Recognising Problems in Israel: Western recognition of Palestine and trouble at the Foreign Ministry

Update: 2025-08-30
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This week on The New Arab Voice podcast, we look at the recent decision by Western nations to recognise the State of Palestine. 

It came as a surprise to many, although it remains to be seen what it actual means for Palestinians. Either way, it angered Israel. And as Western states were announcing to recognise a Palestinian state, Israel was planning a major new offensive in Gaza, and Israeli citizens were on the streets protesting against the Netanyahu government. 

This week, what’s Israel doing in Gaza, and why are some Israeli citizens protesting the move? What does the recognition of a state of Palestine mean for Israel? And is Israeli foreign diplomacy failing?

We speak with Paul Scham, the former  Professor of Israeli Studies at the University of Maryland; also, Nimrod Goren, President and Founder of Mitvim – The Israeli Institute for Regional Foreign Policies.

This podcast is written and produced by Hugo Goodridge (@hugogoodridge).

Theme music by Omar al-Fil with additional music from Audio Network.

To get in touch with the producers, follow then tweet us at @TNAPodcasts or email podcast@newarab.com


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Recognising Problems in Israel: Western recognition of Palestine and trouble at the Foreign Ministry

Recognising Problems in Israel: Western recognition of Palestine and trouble at the Foreign Ministry